The Moving Query Window for Shot Boundary Detection at trec-12

Digital video is widely used in multimedia databases and requires effective retrieval techniques. Shot boundary detection is a common first step in analysing video content. The effective detection of gradual transitions is an especially difficult task. Building upon our past research work, we have designed a novel decision stage for detection of gradual transitions. Its strength lies particularly in the accurate detection of gradual transition boundaries. In this paper, we describe our moving query window method and discuss its performance in the context of the trec-12 shot boundary detection task. We believe this approach is a valuable contribution to video retrieval and worth persueing in the future.